Marriage Act 1961 Section 29 - Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 29
Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision
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MA1961 s.29
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29 Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision
Section titled “29 Qualifications for registration under this Subdivision”Subject to this Subdivision, a person is entitled to registration under this Subdivision if:
(a) the person is a minister of religion of a recognised denomination; and
(b) the person is nominated for registration under this Subdivision by that denomination; and
(c) the person is ordinarily resident in Australia; and
(d) the person has attained the age of 21 years; and
(e) the person is not already registered as a marriage celebrant under Subdivision C of this Division; and
(f) the person is not authorised to solemnise marriages in a State or Territory under Subdivision B of this Division.